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Best Western Golden Key

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Clementine in Auburn

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Clementine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ridge Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Auburn

In Auburn .You'll find Lake Clementine and Gold Country Fairgrounds within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Gold Country Museum and Mt. Vernon Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Superior Court Historic Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Clementine - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ridge Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Mt. Vernon Winery - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Auburn/Conheim Station - 8 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Town Pizza Auburn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ikeda's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewster's Burger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Golden Key

Hotel near Lake Clementine in Auburn
Best Western Golden Key offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Golden Key. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Auburn hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1963
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Golden Key offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 59 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Golden Key to the airport?

Best Western Golden Key is 38 mi (48-min drive) away from the Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Golden Key?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Golden Key on Aug 26, 2025 start from $97.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Golden Key have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Golden Key.

Does Best Western Golden Key offer free breakfast?

Best Western Golden Key offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Golden Key?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Golden Key?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 24 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Best Western Golden Key?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a pool?

Best Western Golden Key features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Best Western Golden Key have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Golden Key to downtown Auburn?

Best Western Golden Key is 1.5 mi away from North Auburn.

Best Western Golden Key Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice and they cleaned/remade the beds everyday w/o asking. The breakfasts were also just what we needed before going out to golf early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Farahnaz

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good value choice in Auburn

This was our second stay here. The staff are very nice, rooms are comfortable (we were in the back, quiet also), breakfast choices were good. The motel is within walking distance of several places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Oro Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and the pool and hot tub are nice and maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were lovely especially considering this is a motel. Beautiful plants and colorful flowers.The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. We normally don't eat a large breakfast so it was perfect. Although some fruit options would have been even better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

NIYA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was fine and the front desk staff were really nice. The place was more of a motel and the pool/hot tub are right on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jung

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff!

Great staff and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stanislav

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is more of a glorified motel. The breakfast was very basic with zero healthy options except boiled eggs. The fridge in the room was turned off, so everything got spoiled. The room was noisy and I could clearly hear every step in the room above me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly, the room looked like it had been remodeled so that's good, and it was near restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had one issue. We requested a non-smoking room and were given a room that had been a smoking room last year and then converted to a non-smoking at the beginning of this year. Room still smelt of smoke. Staff did all they could to help us but ultimately they couldn't do much for us since my wife needed a room downstairs and all other non-smoking rooms were taken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place comfortable bed good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bring your own pillows!!!

The bed was adequate however the pillow was so hard it gave me an earache and no other choice of pillow. The walls were so thin we could hear upstairs and rooms on both sides as well as outside noise.The breakfast had hard boiled eggs as only protein offered. Very misleading to rate this 9.0 wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025